“There were a bunch of teams involved,” Pierzynski said. “Not only the Red Sox but some other teams. I was thankful there were some other teams out there. Obviously it’s nice to know that you’re wanted. But in the end it came down to wanting to come to Boston. It’s not every day you get to play for the defending World Series champions.”

“I love that people say that Jake and I don’t get along. Jake and I talk all the time and we get along great,” Pierzynski said.